Yen Pressure and Political Heat Push BOJ Toward Another Rate Hike
It is likely that the Bank of Japan will lift its growth outlook on 23rd January and indicate that it is willing to further increase the interest rates, as recent
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Hungary’s PM Drops a Bombshell: Ukraine’s EU Entry Unlikely Even in a Century
Ukraine is attempting to affect the outcome of the impending parliamentary elections in Hungary since it realises that the current government will not permit Ukraine to join the EU, Hungarian
“No Room for ‘Woke’ Wars?” Pentagon Pushes Stars and Stripes to Drop Cultural Coverage
The Pentagon announced on 15th January that it is transforming the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes into one that focuses on “reporting to our warfighters” and no longer includes
When Bullion Breaks Records: Gold and Silver Surge to Uncharted Highs Amid Growing Doubts
On 14th January, gold shot to a record high, followed by silver, as the geopolitical and economic uncertainties pushed investors towards safe-haven assets, and the anticipation of interest rate cuts
UK Economy Defies Budget Jitters, Grows a Stronger-Than-Expected 0.3% in November
Official figures indicate that the UK economy has expanded by a better-than-anticipated 0.3 per cent in November despite doubts concerning the budget of Rachel Reeves. The gain was reported by
Global Slowdown Looms in 2026 — But India Accelerates Toward South Asia’s Economic Crown
The economy of the world has been taken with caution by the world’s leading economists because half of them believe that the situation will be worse next year, though less
U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Colombian President Over Failure to Tackle Drug Cartels
The US Treasury Department has also imposed sanctions on the Colombian president Gustavo Petro, who is also among the most vocal of international critics of Donald Trump. According to Treasury
Global Push: Ukraine’s Partners Vow to Cut Off Russian Oil and Gas
Over 20 countries that support Ukraine have vowed to “take Russian oil and gas off the global market” as part of pressure on President Vladimir Putin over the war.
Egypt to Lead World Stabilisation Force in Gaza, Diplomats State
An EU- and US-supported UN Security Council resolution to grant a proposed international stabilisation force strong authority to manage security within Gaza is being drafted, with the strong likelihood that
New Zealand Reinstates Sanctions as Iran Defies Nuclear Commitment
New Zealand is re-imposing sanctions on Iran because of concerns regarding Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear commitments, Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated on 17th October. The statement announced the re-imposition
India Challenges Trump’s Statement on Halting Russian Oil Purchases
India questioned assertions by Donald Trump that its prime minister, Narendra Modi, had consented to discontinue purchasing Russian oil. Trump asserted on 15th October that Modi had informed him “today”
Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Agree to Brief Truce After Deadly Border Clashes
Pakistan and the Taliban government of Afghanistan report that they have signed a short-term ceasefire after new border fighting and reported Pakistani air raids on Kabul and Kandahar. The two
Belgium Investigates Drone Sightings in Military Base
The country of Belgium is researching drone sightings at a military base on 1st November evening, as the defense minister of Belgium indicated. Drones suspected to be flown by the
U.S. Backs Philippines Amid Rising Tensions with China Over Ship Collision
The United States on 13th October declared that it stood behind its Philippine ally and asserted their joint defense agreement, following a collision between Chinese and Philippine ships. The tensions
Russian Forces Advance in Ukraine Amid Heavy Airstrikes
Russian troops are still making incremental gains along various sections of the extensive front line in Ukraine – despite another appeal by US President Donald Trump for a battle hiatus
Madagascar Coup Leader Takes Power as New President
A military colonel who grabbed power in a coup seized Madagascar’s top leadership post 17th October during a breathtakingly swift takeover that deposed the president and had him running from
Xi’s Anti-Corruption Drive Deepens as China Boots Two Generals from Party
Two of China’s highest-ranking military officers have been kicked out of the Communist Party and the armed forces on corruption grounds, the nation’s defense ministry announced on 17th October, the
LPG tanker ablaze off Yemen, EU naval mission reports
The LPG tanker MV Falcon was ablaze and drifting on 18th October off the coast of Yemen, having reported an explosion that led to members of the crew abandoning the
Nepali Art and Handicrafts Take Center Stage at the Patan Craft and Culture Festival 2025
The 2025 Patan Craft and Culture Festival in Lalitpur likewise drew in art enthusiasts and fans of handicrafts. The Expo is a 7-week event that is organised in partnership with
Filipino Culture Takes Center Stage in Riyadh with Vibrant Tradition, Art & Music Showcase
Philippine Culture Days was introduced on 5th December evening within the framework of the Global Harmony 2 program by the Ministry of Media, with the collaboration of the General Entertainment
Meta Cracks Down: Australian Kids Face Bans on Instagram and Facebook
One week before an official social media ban on teen use of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads apps, Meta has begun to take Australian children below the age of 16 off
Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience Celebrates 10 Years with Music, Dance and Community Spirit
The Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience was also a significant milestone in this year, with a colorful array of events taking place throughout the province during its 10th anniversary. The festival also
India Weighs Always-On Phone Location Tracking as Tech Giants Raise Privacy Objections
The Indian government is considering a plan that may force smartphone manufacturers to ensure that their location tracking systems that use satellites are continuously on, an act which has attracted
CDC Moves to Limit Hep B Shots for Newborns After Advisory Panel Vote
Vaccine advisers for the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted on 5th December morning to limit hepatitis B vaccines in what labelled a major move by the
‘Wake-Up Call for France’: Economy Chief Reacts to Credit Downgrade
France’s economy minister has called a new reduction in the nation’s credit rating “a wake-up call” for lawmakers to once and for all approve the 2026 budget, as political deadlock
India to post positive export growth during current financial year: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on 18th October said India is likely to post positive export growth during the current financial year despite tension from global trade disruptions and
Bank of England Warns: Brexit’s Economic Impact to Stay Negative
The effect of Brexit on the UK economy will be negative “for the foreseeable future”, the UK’s most senior banker has warned. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey explained that
Codelco’s Copper Output Plunges 25% After Deadly Mine Collapse in Chile
Chile’s state-owned copper company, Codelco, reported its lowest copper production in over two decades after a mine collapse suspended the recovery from a prolonged period of production weakness. Based on
EU to Double Tariffs on Foreign Steel to Rescue the Ailing Sector
The EU acted on 7th October to double tariffs on foreign steel – following the book of US President Donald Trump – to protect the bloc’s ailing sector from a
EU Plans to Exclude Ukraine Loan Guarantees from Deficit Rules
The financial guarantees EU members will presumably need to offer in the event of a reparation loan to Ukraine should not be included in the deficit and debt targets of
RBI Cuts Rates, Boosts Liquidity to Keep India’s ‘Goldilocks’ Economy Just Right
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed its key repo rate by 25 bps (basis points) on Friday (Dec 5) and did not rule out easing more while it took
Cyclone Survivors in Sri Lanka Too Scared To Go Home, Trapped in Relief Centres
In central Sri Lanka, the Kithulbadde village residents claim that they have been left in the lurch following the fatal cyclone that occurred last week, and many are languishing in
Indonesia Ramps Up Rescue in Flood-Hit Sumatra as Death Toll Passes 860
The Indonesian military increased the relief in Sumatra in three provinces, which were destroyed by the catastrophic floods and landslides, and many of the people are still trapped without government
Saudi Aramco and Sonatrach increase December LPG Prices by 3-5 percent
The official selling prices (OSPs) of Saudi Aramco and Algerian Sonatrach of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have increased by a rate of between 3.3% and 5.4% in December, traders added,
World Bank & ADB Launch First Pacific Projects Under New Partnership Initiative
The first two Pacific projects to be implemented today were announced by the World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda as part of
US and Saudi Arabia Showcase Bold New Business Deals at Major Investment Forum
On 19th November Saudi and US authorities boasted of billions of dollars in new investments and expanding financial relationships between the two nations as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
